The Star Guide: Learn How To Read the Night Sky Star by Star

by Robin Kerrod

A thorough revision of the bestselling guide to the night sky - over 100,000 copies sold! The first edition of The Star Guide introduced readers of all ages to the wonders of the night sky. Now comes the highly anticipated revised edition, expertly updated by one of the world's leading writers on astronomy and space. Illustrated throughout in full color, the guide features spectacular new photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope, more than 60 easy-to-use star charts, and an invaluable detachable planisphere. Special sections explain the nature of stars and galaxies and what makes the universe tick.

Genres: Astronomy, Nonfiction, Science, Reference

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Robin Kerrod writes for young people on all aspects of science and technology, and on astronomy for a wider audience. A former winner of the COPUS (Committee on the Public Understanding of Science) Junior Science Book Prize, he was a major contributor to the DK Science Encyclopedia. He has also co-written The Way Science Works for DK, and is one of the authors of The Way the Universe Works.

Reviews

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for anyone interested in astronomy.

[Paulina Ona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trumpai ir aiškiai. Pradedantiesiems domėtis astronomija.

[Jeff Ragan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, solid, beautiful introduction to astronomy.